1. SUMMARY. CS TASHKENT PROVIDES A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF APPROPRIATE HOTELS FOR U.S. BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVES IN TASHKENT, EMPHASIZING THE REALITY OF THE SITUATION, THAT ALL EXISTING HOTELS IN UZBEKISTAN ARE FORMER SOVIET STYLE INTOURIST HOTELS. FOR BUSINESSES, THE MAIN POINT OF FRUSTRATION IS THE LACK OF DEVELOPED INFRASTRUCTURE AND ITS CURRENT MARKETING ANALYSES. NO HOTEL OR RESTAURANT IN UZBEKISTAN IS COMPERABLE TO ANY INTERNATIONAL STANDARD HOTEL OR RESTAURANT, BUT SOME HAVE REDEEMING CHARM OR CONVENIENCE. END SUMMARY.
2. FOLLOWING IS A LIST AND OVERVIEW OF THE HOTELS IN TASHKENT:
HOTEL UZBEKISTAN
17, KHOREZM STREET
TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN 700000
TEL: (011-7-3712) 36-00-77
FAX: (011-7-3712) 89-11-15
HOTEL UZBEKISTAN IS LOCATED NEAR THE CENTER OF THE CITY OF TASHKENT, FAR FROM BUSINESS-ORIENTED GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND MAJOR COMMERCIAL ENTITIES. THE LOCATION IS ON A SUBWAY LINE. HOTEL UZBEKISTAN IS A CLASSIC EXAMPLE OF AN INTOURIST INSTITUTION, WHICH CHARGES NOT ON A PER ROOM BASIS, BUT ON THE BASIS OF THE NUMBER OF BEDS IN EACH ROOM. TO DATE, IT IS THE LEADING HOTEL OF THE NATIONAL COMPANY UZBEKTOURISM (FORMER MINISTRY OF TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY), AND ITS CURRENT FACILITIES ARE SPARE BUT ADEQUATE, ESPECIALLY FOR A SHORT-TERM STAY. EACH ROOM HAS SMALL HARD BEDS, CABLE TV WITH BBC AND MTV, A SMALL REFRIGERATOR, A TINY BATHROOM (DOES NOT RESPOND TO INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS) AND AIR CONDITIONING.
TO FOLLOW ARE ROOM CHARGES AT THE HOTEL UZBEKISTAN.
REGULAR SINGLE -- USD 73
REGULAR DOUBLE -- USD 106
SEMI SUITES -- USD 169
SUITES -- USD 255
PAYMENT CAN BE MADE BY CREDIT CARDS (VISA, AMERICAN EXPRESS, MASTER CARD) AND IN CASH IN US DOLLARS.
ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF THE HOTEL THERE IS AN ADEQUATE BUSINESS CENTER. FOLLOWING IS THE CONTACT INFORMATION AND PRICE LIST OF THE AVAILABLE SERVICES OF THE BUSINESS CENTER:
BUSINESS CENTER OF THE HOTEL UZBEKISTAN:
FAX: (011-7-3712) 89-11-15, 89-11-22
TEL: (011-7-3712) 33-62-44
LOCATION: THIRD FLOOR OF THE BUILDING.
ROOM CHARGE LIST:
COPYING SERVICES -- USD 0.5 PER PAGE
SENDING A FAX -- USD 5.0 PER PAGE
RECEIVE A FAX -- USD 0.5 PER PAGE
RENTAL OF COMPUTER EQUIPMENT ALSO AVAILABLE AND PRICES ARE NEGOTIABLE FOR CUSTOMERS.
AVAILABLE RESTAURANTS AND BARS AT THE HOTEL. ON THE 17TH FLOOR OF THE HOTEL THERE IS A KOREAN/JAPANESE RESTAURANT (ELEVATOR TO THE 16TH, WALK UP). THERE IS A WESTERN STYLE BAR, AND A FLOOR SHOW IS OFFERED AT 09:00 P.M. THE FOOD IS DECENT, BUT EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE. FOR EXAMPLE, LUNCH MIGHT COST AROUND USD 30-40 AND THE DINNER MIGHT BE USD 50-60. RESERVATION TELEPHONE NUMBER IS (011-7-3712) 36- 73-94.
AT THE GROUND FLOOR OF THE HOTEL THERE ARE TWO BIG RESTAURANT HALLS AVAILABLE, MAINTAINED BY UZBEKISTAN HOTELS' RESTAURANT DIVISION. THEY SERVE UZBEK AND RUSSIAN FOOD AT REASONABLE PRICES. THE ATMOSPHERE IN THE SMALLER, "HALL OF MIRRORS" IS MORE PLEASANT (USD 3-5).
HOTEL TSORBI
1 MAKSIM GORKI STREET (SCHOOL #69)
TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN 700000
TEL: (011-7-3712) 67-43-82, 67-24-04
FAX: (011-7-3712) 68-94-60
A NEW HOTEL, LOCATED IN THE WESTERN PART OF CITY. RECENTLY OPENED, IT IS ONE OF THE FEW PRIVATELY OWNED HOTELS IN TASHKENT. THE HOTEL'S LOCATION IS CONVENIENT, WITHIN WALKIN DISTANCE TO THE SUBWAY LINE, AT ABOUT TEN MINUTES DRIVE FROM THE BUSINESS-ORIENTED GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND MAJOR COMMERCIAL ENTITIES. IT HAS DECENT ACCOMMODATIONS, WITH TWO ROOM SUITES, FULL AIR CONDITIONING, CABLE TV WITH BBC, CNN INTERNATIONAL, AND MTV, FULL BATHROOM FACILITIES. EACH SUITE IS FULLY FURNISHED FOR OFFICE AND BUSINESS MEETINGS. ALL SUITES HAVE PHONE WITH ACCESS TO INTERNATIONAL LINES. BUSINESSPERSONS CAN CALL OR SEND A FAX FOR RESERVATIONS. ROOM CHARGE LIST IS AS FOLLOWS:
ROOM CHARGE LIST:
REGULAR SUITES -- USD 54
PAYMENT ISSUES. PAYMENTS CAN BE MADE BY VISA CARDS OR CASH. EITHER HARD CURRENCY OR LOCAL CURRENCY ARE ACCEPTABLE BY HOTELS' MANAGEMENT.
THE HOTEL IS STILL SETTING UP A BUSINESS CENTER, HOWEVER BUSINESSPERSONS CAN SEND AND RECEIVE FAXES IN THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE HOTEL. CHARGES FOR SENDING/RECEIVING FAXES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
SENDING COSTS -- USD 1-2 (DEPENDING ON THE LENGTH OF FAX), RECEIVING IS FREE OF CHARGE
RECEPTIONIST CAN ARRANGE A CAR/DRIVER FOR ANY PERIOD OF TIME.
AVAILABLE RESTAURANTS AT THE HOTEL. THERE IS A RESTAURANT IN THE HOTEL, WITH REASONABLY PRICED FOOD (USD 3-10). FOOD CAN BE DELIVERED TO THE SUITES.
HOTEL TASHKENT
56 BUYUK TURON
TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN 700000
TEL: (011-7-3712) 33-54-91
FAX: (011-7-3712) 89-11-30
THE HOTEL TASHKENT LOCATED AT THE CENTER OF THE CITY, WITHIN THE WALKING DISTANCE FROM INDEPENDENCE SQUARE, WHICH IS THE CENTER OF BUSINESS-ORIENTED GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION IS NEARBY. THE HOTEL HAS RECENTLY BEEN RENOVATED, AND HAS PROPERLY FURNISHED ROOMS OFFERED FOR REASONABLE PRICES. ROOMS ARE PRICED DIFFERENTLY ACCORDING TO FURNITURE ACCOMMODATIONS AND HAVE A PHONE SYSTEM (WITH ACCESS TO A SATELLITE SYSTEM), CABLE TV WITH BBC AND MUSIC [V], REFRIGERATOR AND RELIABLE BATHROOM ACCOMMODATIONS. ROOM CHARGE LIST OF THE HOTEL IS AS FOLLOWS:
ROOM CHARGE LIST:
REGULAR SINGLES -- USD 20 - 30
DELUXE SINGLES -- USD 40
SUITES -- USD 65
PAYMENTS CAN BE MADE BY VISA CARD, AND/OR IN LOCAL CURRENCY, EXCHANGED IN AN EXCHANGE OFFICE ON THE GROUND FLOOR.
THE HOTEL HAS BUSINESS CENTER FACILITIES AT THE FIRST FLOOR OF THE HOTEL.
BUSINESS CENTER:
TEL: (011-7-3712) 56-68-94
FAX: (011-7-3712) 89-11-30
LOCATED IN THE THIRD FLOOR OF THE HOTEL. THE BUSINESS CENTER'S TRAVEL AGENTS CAN ARRANGE TRIPS TO SAMARKAND, BUKHARA, KHIVA, FERGANA VALLEY AND SHAKHRISABZ. CHARGES MAY VARY DEPENDING ON THE TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION.
SERVICE CHARGE LIST:
SENDING A FAX -- 210 SOMS (USD 7)
RECEIVE A FAX -- 25 SOMS (USD 0.83)
COPYING SERVICES -- 5 SOMS PER PAGE (USD 0.16)
AVAILABLE RESTAURANTS AT THE HOTEL. "TASHKENT" - LST FLOOR OF THE HOTEL, OFFERS NATIONAL DISHES AT REASONABLE PRICES AND OF AVERAGE QUALITY. SOME WESTERN STYLE FOOD IS AVAILABLE (USD 10-15). FOR RESERVATION TEL.: (011-7-3712) 33-28-92, 56-60-75, 33-55-23. BAR AT THE TOP FLOORS PROVIDES DIFFERENT TYPES OF DRINKS AND SOME SNACKS.
HOTEL "SAEKAT"
115 BUYUK IPAK UYLI
TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN 700000
TEL: (011-7-3712) 67-53-74
FAX: (011-7-3712) 68-67-72
LOCATED IN THE WEST END OF TASHKENT, BUT ON THE SAME SUBWAY LINE AS THE EMBASSY (NINE STOPS AWAY, MAKSIM GORKI TO ULUGBEK). WALKING DISTANCE FROM MINISTRY OF FOREIGN ECONOMIC RELATIONS AND RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION. RECENTLY THE HOTEL WAS RENOVATED AND HAS BECOME AS THE PART OF UZBEKTOURIZM COMPANY. "SAEKHAT" IS TOURIST ORIENTED HOTEL WITH WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES.
THE ROOM CHARGES CHANGE ON THE BASIS OF SEASONS, WHICH ARE CHEAPER FROM APRIL 1 TO OCTOBER 31, AND MORE EXPENSIVE FROM NOVEMBER 1 TO MARCH 31. EVERY ROOM HAS A PHONE HOOKED UP WITH INTERNATIONAL LINES, CABLE TV WITH 5 CHANNELS IN ENGLISH. SAUNA, SWIMMING POOL, AND OTHER RECREATIONAL SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE.
ROOM CHARGE LIST:
GROUP OF TOURISTS INDIVIDUALS
MORE THAN 10
SEASON/OFF SEASON SEASON
/OFF SEASON
SINGLE ROOMS USD 14 USD 10 USD 22 USD 17
SUITES USD 14 USD 10 USD 55 USD 45
PAYMENT CAN BE MADE EITHER BY VISA CREDIT CARD OR IN CASH.
THERE IS NO NEED TO EXCHANGE MONEY BECAUSE THE HOTEL
MANAGEMENT CAN ACCEPT HARD CURRENCY.
BUSINESS CENTER:
TEL: (011-7-3712) 68-67-74
FAX: (011-7-3712) 68-67-72
LOCATED ON THE GROUND FLOOR OF THE HOTEL AND IN THE PROCESS OF ESTABLISHMENT. HOWEVER, ONE CAN SEND AND RECEIVE FAXES THROUGH RECEPTIONIST DESK.
AVAILABLE RESTAURANTS AT THE HOTEL. THERE IS A RESTAURANT IN THE HOTEL IN THE LST FLOOR. IT OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF NATIONAL AND EUROPEAN DISHES. A SPECIAL MENU IS AVAILABLE BY ADVANCE ORDER. ROOM SERVICE IS ALSO AVAILABLE (USD 5-10). FOR RESERVATIONS TEL.: (011-7-3712) 67-52-87
HOTEL "TURKISTON"
64 NAVRUZ STREET (FORMER LOPATINA STREET)
TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN 700000
TEL: (011-7-3712) 56-45-35
FAX: NOT AVAILABLE
RECENTLY REORGANIZED AS AN INDEPENDENT HOTEL, LOCATED IN THE CENTER OF THE CITY, A FEW MINUTES DRIVE FROM BUSINESS-ORIENTED GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND MAJOR COMMERCIAL ENTITIES. THE HOTEL ALSO HAS RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION NEARBY. "TURKISTON" USED TO BE A GUEST HOUSE OF THE FORMER COMMUNIST GOVERNMENT OF UZBEKISTAN. THEREFORE THE LOCATION IS BEAUTIFUL AND VERY QUIET. IT IS A VERY NICE FACILITY TO RELAX IN AFTER WHOLE DAY OF NEGOTIATIONS AND MEETINGS. ALL ROOMS AND SUITES HAVE PHONE (WITH THE ACCESS TO INTERNATIONAL PHONE LINES), REFRIGERATOR, TV (CABLE TV IS NOT AVAILABLE), AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS ARE AT THE HOTEL.
ROOM CHARGE LIST:
REGULAR SINGLES -- USD 50
REGULAR DOUBLES -- USD 70
SEMI DELUXE SINGLES -- USD 100
SEMI DELUXE DOUBLES -- USD 110
DELUXE -- USD 120
FOR A FLAT FEE RECEPTIONIST CAN ARRANGE A CAB FROM AND TO THE HOTEL.
PAYMENT SHOULD BE MADE ONLY IN CASH.
BUSINESS CENTER:
TEL: (011-7-3712) 39-56-47
FAX: (011-7-3712) 56-17-58
LOCATED IN THE THIRD FLOOR OF THE HOTEL AND OFFERS WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES INCLUDING HOTEL RESERVATIONS IN THE UZBEKISTAN AND TURKISTON HOTELS, ARRANGING TRIPS TO BUKHARA, SHAKHRISABZ, SAMARKAND, AND URGENCH.
SERVICES CHARGE LIST:
SENDING A FAX -- 300 SOMS (USD 10)
RECEIVE A FAX -- 25 SOMS (USD 0.83)
COPYING SERVICES -- 5 SOMS PER PAGE (USD 0.16)
AVAILABLE RESTAURANTS AT THE HOTEL. A VERY BAD CAFETERIA IS AVAILABLE IN THE HOTEL HOUSE, WHICH OFFERS DIFFERENT TYPES OF NATIONAL DISHES. LUNCH IS AVAILABLE BY SPECIAL ORDER. BETTER RESTAURANTS CAN BE REACHED BY WALKING OR VIA THE NEARBY METRO.
HOTEL "TURON"
1 ABDULLA KODIRI STR.
TASHKENT 700000
TEL: (011-7-3712) 41-11-76
LOCATED AT THE CENTER OF THE CITY, A FEW MINUTES DRIVE FROM THE BUSINESS-ORIENTED GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, RELIABLE TRANSPORT NETWORK, AND WALKING DISTANCE FROM THE MONUMENT FOR EARTHQUAKE EPICENTER. ROOMS ARE PRICED DIFFERENTLY ACCORDING TO FURNITURE ACCOMMODATIONS AND HAVE A PHONE, CABLE TV WITH BBC, CNN, MTV AND STAR SPORTS NETWORK, REFRIGERATOR AND FULL BATHROOM ACCOMMODATIONS.
ROOM CHARGE LIST:
REGULAR DOUBLES -- USD 10
REGULAR SINGLES -- USD 18
SEMI DELUXE -- USD 30
DELUXE -- USD 37
SUITES -- USD 45
PAYMENTS SHOULD BE MADE IN CASH.
BUSINESS CENTER: NOT AVAILABLE
AVAILABLE RESTAURANTS AT THE HOTEL. "TURON" - LST FLOOR OF THE HOTEL, OFFERS NATIONAL DISHES AT REASONABLE PRICES AND OF A AVERAGE QUALITY. SOME WESTERN STYLE FOOD IS AVAILABLE (USD 5-10). FOR RESERVATION TEL.: (011-7-3712) 41-05-69.
THERE ARE TWO CAFES IN THE 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR, OFFERING WIDE RANGE OF SOFT DRINKS AND BEERS AT THE REASONABLE PRICE. THEY ARE VERY NICE PLACE FOR A QUICK SNACK. (USD 10).
"SHELKOVICHNAYA"
65 NAVRUZ STREET
TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN 700000
TEL: (011-7-3712) 56-28-77, 39-43-90
SPECIAL GUEST HOUSE OF THE PRESIDENTIAL APPARAT, LOCATED IN THE CENTER OF THE CITY, NOT FAR FROM THE BUSINESS-ORIENTED GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND PUBLIC TRANSPORT NETWORK. ONE MIGHT BE AMAZED TO FIND THIS BEAUTIFUL AND QUIET PLACE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE CITY. A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE ON AN ADEQUATE LEVEL. "SHELKOVICHNAYA" IS A VERY NICE PLACE TO RELAX AFTER WHOLE DAY OF NEGOTIATIONS AND MEETINGS. ALL ROOMS AND SUITES HAVE PHONES (WITH THE ACCESS TO INTERNATIONAL PHONE LINES), REFRIGERATOR, TV (CABLE TV IS NOT AVAILABLE), AND AIR CONDITIONING.
ROOM CHARGE LIST:
REGULAR SINGLES -- USD 90
REGULAR DOUBLES -- USD 180
DELUXE SUITES -- USD 240
FOR A FLAT FEE THE RECEPTIONIST CAN ARRANGE A CAR/DRIVER FROM AND TO THE GUEST HOUSE
PAYMENT ISSUES: PAYMENTS CAN BE MADE EITHER BY VISA CREDIT CARD OR IN LOCAL CURRENCY WITH A CERTIFICATE OF EXCHANGE FROM THE OFFICIAL EXCHANGE OFFICE. SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT THROUGH THE PRESIDENTIAL APPARAT IS NEEDED TO STAY IN THIS HOTEL.
BUSINESS CENTER: NOT AVAILABLE
AVAILABLE RESTAURANTS AT THE HOTEL. A CAFETERIA IS AVAILABLE IN THE GUEST HOUSE, WHICH OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF NATIONAL AND DESCENT FOOD AT THE REASONABLY PRICE (USD 2- 10) .
GUEST HOUSE OF THE CABINET OF MINISTERS
22 TROIZCSKOE SHOSSE
TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN 700000
TEL: (011-7-3712) 64-30-70
SPECIAL GUEST HOUSE OF THE GOVERNMENT, LOCATED IN THE WEST END OF THE CITY, FAR FROM THE POLLUTION AND NOISE OF THE CITY. ONE MIGHT BE AMAZED TO FIND THIS BEAUTIFUL AND QUIET PLACE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE URBANIZED CITY. A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE ON AN ADEQUATE LEVEL. A VERY NICE PLACE TO RELAX AFTER WHOLE DAY OF NEGOTIATIONS AND MEETINGS. ALL ROOMS AND SUITES HAVE PHONES (WITH THE ACCESS TO INTERNATIONAL PHONE LINES), REFRIGERATOR, TV (CABLE TV IS NOT AVAILABLE), AND AIR CONDITIONING.
ROOM CHARGE LIST:
REGULAR SINGLES -- USD 40
REGULAR DOUBLES -- USD 100
SEMI DELUXE -- USD 120
DELUXE -- USD 140
DELUXE SUITES -- USD 320
SEMI DELUXE SUITES -- USD 280
SWIMMING POOL IS AVAILABLE AT THE RATE USD 2 PER HOUR FOR A FLAT FEE RECEPTIONIST CAN ARRANGE A CAB FROM AND TO THE GUEST HOUSE
PAYMENT ISSUES: PAYMENTS SHOULD BE MADE EITHER BY HARD CURRENCY OR IN LOCAL CURRENCY AT THE OFFICIAL EXCHANGE RATE, ONLY IN CASH. SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT THROUGH THE CABINET OF MINISTERS IS NEEDED TO USE OTHER MEANS OF PAYMENT. CREDIT CARDS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
BUSINESS CENTER: NOT AVAILABLE
AVAILABLE RESTAURANTS AT THE HOTEL. RESTAURANT IS AVAILABLE IN THE GUEST HOUSE AND OFFERS DIFFERENT KIND OF NATIONAL AND LIGHT FOOD AT THE REASONABLE PRICE (USD 2-10).
CABINET OF MINISTER'S GUEST HOUSE
71A ACADEMICIAN SODIK AZIMOV STREET
TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN 700000
SPECIAL GUEST HOUSE OF THE GOVERNMENT, LOCATED IN THE CENTER OF THE CITY, A FEW MINUTES DRIVE FROM BUSINESS- ORIENTED GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND PUBLIC TRANSPORT NETWORK.
ONE MIGHT BE AMAZED BY THIS BEAUTIFUL AND QUIET PLACE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE URBANIZED CITY. WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE AND ON A ADEQUATE LEVEL. A VERY NICE PLACE TO RELAX AFTER A WHOLE DAY OF NEGOTIATIONS AND MEETINGS. ALL ROOMS AND SUITES HAVE PHONES (WITH THE ACCESS TO INTERNATIONAL PHONE LINES), REFRIGERATOR, TV (CABLE TV IS NOT AVAILABLE), AND AIR CONDITIONING.
ROOM CHARGE LIST:
SEMI DELUXE -- USD 80
DELUXE -- USD 130
SWIMMING POOL AND SAUNA ARE AVAILABLE AT THE RATE USD 20 PER HOUR.
FOR A FLAT FEE RECEPTIONIST CAN ARRANGE A CAR/DRIVER FROM AND TO THE HOTEL.
PAYMENTS SHOULD BE MADE IN LOCAL CURRENCY WITH A CERTIFICATE OF EXCHANGE FROM THE OFFICIAL EXCHANGE OFFICE. SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT THROUGH THE CABINET OF MINISTERS IS NEEDED TO USE OTHER MEANS OF PAYMENT. VISA CREDIT CARDS ARE ALSO ACCEPTED.
BUSINESS CENTER: NOT AVAILABLE
AVAILABLE RESTAURANTS AT THE HOTEL. A CAFETERIA IS AVAILABLE IN THE GUEST HOUSE AND OFFERS WIDE RANGE OF NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL, AND LIGHT FOOD AT THE REASONABLE PRICE (USD 2-10).